Machiavelli and Socrates

Machiavelli and Socrates Everyone has their own philosophies to deal with life as it is thrown at them. Machiavelli and Socrates offer guidance to societies so they may succeed, as noble rulers. Machiavelli gives his go get them attitude to help maintain power, which I agree with, and Socrates lays out his ideas of enlightenment to rule. Michiavelli gives great advice for someone living in America in the year 2000, so that they my gain and …

…a just system, which would allow everyone to prevail. This country would benefit from Socrates’ philosophies, but would most likely follow Machiavelli’s teachings over his. Socrates and Machiavelli go about dealing with power in totally different manners. Machiavelli distributes his forceful ruling methods, while Socrates provides his all mental tactics for controlling. Machiavelli’s advice would probably help an American trying to gain power, but Americans need Socrates’ teachings as a whole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**